Retsukigou 6 (The Torn Sign 6)

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Video ID number: V00020
Recording date: 7 September 1979

Overview

The piece begins with five dancers rotating in the dark, on their backs, with their feet pointed in the air. The light gradually fades up, but the movement continues. Then the dancers, standing on their shoulders, warp to form a bridge and fall to the floor. Their feet make a loud sound on the floor. They then hit the floor with their hands and feet, and form a circle repeating this phrase. In the middle of the piece, all five dancers line up in single file, marching with a stride of only a few centimetres.

Details

Title: Retsukigou 6 (The Torn Sign 6)
Performance creator(s): Bonjin Atsugi
Direction/Choreography: Composition: Bonjin Atsugi
Venue: Auditorium at the Sophia University's Bldg.No.1
Performance date(s): 7 September 1979
Performer(s) and staff: Performers: Yukiko Tanegashima, Sachiko Aritomi, Gen Watanabe, Masatomo Hashimoto, Bonjin Atsugi
Stage Designer: Joseph Love
Lighting Designer: Kaori Saito, Joseph Love
Stage Manager: Genko Mogi
Cooperation: Tsuginobu Honda
Genre: Contemporary